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Fiora vs Gnar

Build, runes, abilities and practical pre-game checks in one queue-aware reference.

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Matchup guide

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Role fit

TopFiora

Fiora has an established solo-lane plan with the income and space needed to trade, manage waves and influence a side lane.

Primary role
Historical referenceRecommendation review pending

These patches track recommendation review, build validation and item lookup separately. Updating item data does not complete a build review.

Recommendation patch
16.16 Data Dragon
Build validation patch
16.19.1 Data Dragon
Item lookup patch
16.20.1 Data Dragon

Normal Draft · Top

Evidence-supported Fiora Top

Follow the completed-item order as a pre-game reference. Components and owned items do not create extra inventory slots.

Primary role
S
Draft / Ranked opening · separate from item 1

Doran's Blade

450 gold

This is the most-supported Draft/Ranked starting item in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Compare its durability, sustain and damage trade-off before leaving base.

1
First item

Ravenous Hydra

3,300 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

2
Boots

Plated Steelcaps

1,200 gold

This is the most-supported Boots choice in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot; change it when the opposing damage or crowd control calls for a different defence.

3
Core

Trinity Force

3,333 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

4
Late

Death's Dance

3,300 gold

This item is part of the most-supported coherent core in the frozen prior-patch public role snapshot. Treat the sample as context, then adjust only for a clearly identified matchup problem.

5
Flexible

Guardian Angel

3,200 gold

Keeps a reviewed late option after the prior-patch cross-check; move or replace it only when its stated match problem is present.

6
Against armour

Serylda's Grudge

3,000 gold

Completes the six-item inventory with armour penetration and ability-based slowing against armoured targets.

Complete build choices

Choose the route before play

Recommendation review pending

AlternativeToo much healingChempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.View full route

Best when: Chempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.

  1. First itemRavenous Hydra
  2. BootsPlated Steelcaps
  3. Chempunk Chainsword
  4. LateDeath's Dance
  5. FlexibleGuardian Angel
  6. Against armourSerylda's Grudge
AlternativeSustained magic damageKaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.View full route

Best when: Kaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.

  1. First itemRavenous Hydra
  2. BootsPlated Steelcaps
  3. CoreTrinity Force
  4. Kaenic Rookern
  5. FlexibleGuardian Angel
  6. Against armourSerylda's Grudge

Complete build comparison

Complete build comparison

Recommendation review pending

Build review neededEvidence-supported Fiora TopRecommendation review pendingView full route

Recommendation review pending

  1. First itemRavenous Hydra
  2. BootsPlated Steelcaps
  3. CoreTrinity Force
  4. LateDeath's Dance
  5. FlexibleGuardian Angel
  6. Against armourSerylda's Grudge
AlternativeToo much healingChempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.View full route

Best when: Chempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.

  1. First itemRavenous Hydra
  2. BootsPlated Steelcaps
  3. Chempunk Chainsword
  4. LateDeath's Dance
  5. FlexibleGuardian Angel
  6. Against armourSerylda's Grudge
AlternativeSustained magic damageKaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.View full route

Best when: Kaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.

  1. First itemRavenous Hydra
  2. BootsPlated Steelcaps
  3. CoreTrinity Force
  4. Kaenic Rookern
  5. FlexibleGuardian Angel
  6. Against armourSerylda's Grudge

Runes and summoner spells

Runes and summoner spellsFioraTop

Use repeated combat and durability rather than gambling the long solo lane on one short trade.

Normal Draft
Primary tree

Precision

ConquerorTriumphLegend: AlacrityLast Stand
Secondary tree

Resolve

Bone PlatingOvergrowth
Summoner spells
FlashTeleport
Long-lane safety

Teleport preserves recalls and side-lane access. Ignite is a deliberate pressure trade-off, not a universal upgrade.

Respect the matchup

Keep the defensive secondary runes when repeated poke or one committed trade can decide the lane.

Matchup notes

What changes when Gnar is opposite you?

Pre-game kit comparison
Strategic interaction

Pressure durable front lines

Percent-health pressure and side-lane threat are useful styles to review into a durable opponent.

Mid game

The clearest window is around first completed items, roams and isolated targets before every fight becomes fully grouped.

Your plan

Use the route you prepared

Treat Vex as one part of the map state. Their Jungler, nearby waves and which teammates can move determine whether the same trade or rotation is safe.

Ability reminders

Fiora reminders

  • Thanks to Duelist's Dance, Fiora excels at quick trades. Use the Move Speed boost from striking a Vital to escape unscathed or set up for the next one.
  • Grand Challenge allows Fiora to take down even the most durable opponents and then recover if successful, so do not hesitate to attack the enemy's front line.
Ability reminders

Against Gnar

  • Gnar can't gain Rage for 15 seconds after he turns from big to little. Use this chance to engage on his team.
  • Gnar's animations and resource bar change as he gets closer to transforming.
  • Gnar's ultimate stuns if he hits you into a wall. Be careful when fighting him near one.

Static alternatives

Compare the problem before changing the plan

These choices are not selected from live scores. Use one only after you identify the stated match problem yourself.

Too much healing

Chempunk Chainsword

Chempunk Chainsword adds anti-heal without abandoning attack damage and health.

Sustained magic damage

Kaenic Rookern

Kaenic Rookern is a defensive answer when repeated magic damage is the real problem.

Ability reference

Compare both kits

Ability reference Data Dragon 16.20.1

Cooldown (s) / Cost / Listed range (units) Data Dragon 16.20.1

Fiora

  1. P
    Duelist's Dance

    Fiora has revealed a Vital on this Champion. If she hits the Vital, she restores Health and gains Move Speed.

  2. Q
    Lunge

    Fiora lunges in a direction and stabs a nearby enemy, dealing physical damage and applying on-hit effects.

    Cooldown (s) 13/11.25/9.5/7.75/6 · Cost 20 · Listed range (units) 400
  3. W
    Riposte

    Fiora parries all incoming damage and disables for a short time, then stabs in a direction. This stab slows the first enemy champion hit, or stuns them if Fiora blocked an immobilizing effect with this ability.

    Cooldown (s) 24/22/20/18/16 · Cost 50 · Listed range (units) 750
  4. E
    Bladework

    Fiora has increased attack speed for the next two attacks. The first attack slows the target, and the second attack will critically strike.

    Cooldown (s) 11/10/9/8/7 · Cost 40 · Listed range (units) 425
  5. R
    Grand Challenge

    Fiora reveals all four Vitals on an enemy champion and gains Move Speed while near them. If Fiora hits all four Vitals or if the target dies after she has hit at least one, Fiora and her allies in the area are healed over the next few seconds.

    Cooldown (s) 110/90/70 · Cost 100 · Listed range (units) 500

Gnar

  1. P
    Rage Gene

    While in combat Gnar generates Rage. At maximum Rage his next ability will transform him into Mega Gnar, granting increased survivability and access to new spells.

  2. Q
    Boomerang Throw / Boulder Toss

    Gnar throws a boomerang that damages and slows enemies it hits before returning to him. If he catches the boomerang its cooldown is reduced. Mega Gnar instead throws a boulder that stops on the first unit hit, damaging and slowing everything nearby. It can then be picked up to reduce the cooldown.

    Cooldown (s) 16/14.5/13/11.5/10 · Listed range (units) 1100
  3. W
    Hyper / Wallop

    Gnar's attacks and spells hype him up, dealing bonus damage and granting him Move Speed. Mega Gnar is too enraged to be hyper and instead can rear up on his hind legs and smash down on the area in front of him, stunning enemies in an area.

    Cooldown (s) 7
  4. E
    Hop / Crunch

    Gnar leaps to a location and bounces off the head of any unit he lands on, traveling further. Mega Gnar is too large to bounce and instead lands with earth-shattering force, dealing damage in an area around him.

    Cooldown (s) 22/19.5/17/14.5/12 · Listed range (units) 475
  5. R
    GNAR!

    Mega Gnar throws everything around him in a chosen direction, dealing damage and slowing them. Any enemy that hits a wall is stunned and takes bonus damage.

    Cooldown (s) 90/60/30 · Listed range (units) 590

Adapt the plan

What to do when the game changes

Judge the whole lane or map state, not only personal kills. Choose the situation closest to the current game.

Even plan

Trade around the wave and your strongest cooldowns

1
Lane

Keep health and minions balanced so one poor trade does not decide the lane.

2
Map play

Move after the wave is handled and communicate if the opposing Top laner leaves first.

3
Fights

Choose between front-line duty, side pressure and carry access according to the champion kit.

Pings, movement and objectives

Fiora Top map plan

Manage the long lane before leaving it. A useful move begins with a handled wave, a visible route and a teammate who knows you are coming.

Ahead

Use the side-lane lead without donating it

Ping
Ping Enemy Missing when the opposing Top leaves, then On My Way before a flank or objective move.
Stay or move
Push the wave before moving. Stay if leaving would hand several minions or your tower back to the opponent.
Objective
Arrive through a known route and mark whether you are front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry. Do not enter alone before the team can follow.
Even

Make the wave create the first move

Ping
Use Enemy Missing early, Danger on the route they may take, and On My Way only after your own wave is handled.
Stay or move
Move after pushing or on a shared recall. Do not follow through unwarded river merely because the opponent left first.
Objective
Tell the team whether you can move before the objective starts. Approach with vision and save the cooldown needed for the first real commitment.
Behind

Protect experience and communicate the pressure

Ping
Ping Enemy Missing immediately and Retreat if teammates are about to meet the stronger Top laner without you.
Stay or move
Do not match a stronger opponent through darkness. Clear the safe wave, then group by the shortest controlled route.
Objective
State early if you cannot contest. If the team still fights, provide control or protection instead of attempting an isolated flank.
Objective setup

Four calls, in order

Pings create a shared plan; they do not replace checking waves, vision and who can move.

  1. 1
    Handle the wave

    Push, catch or communicate the wave before leaving so the opponent does not gain a free move and free income.

  2. 2
    Signal the route

    Use On My Way for the route you are actually taking and Danger where an unseen opponent may arrive.

  3. 3
    Enter together

    Move through controlled vision with the Jungler or another ally instead of face-checking the objective alone.

  4. 4
    Choose the job

    Decide whether you are engaging, front-lining, flanking or protecting a carry before the fight begins.

Later objectives: Repeat the same process around later major objectives: handle nearby income, communicate the route, enter through vision and agree on the fight before committing.

Keep preparing

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The matchup page is a pre-game reference. It does not predict the result or alter its recommendation from changing live match data.

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